Leland+ Content Library
Study in China’s #1 School: Schwarzman Scholars Application Guide
The Schwarzman Scholars program offers a fully funded master’s experience at Tsinghua University, designed to develop future global leaders with deep insight into China’s role in the world. In this session, you’ll learn what makes a competitive Schwarzman application, how to position your leadership story, and how to navigate the program’s unique essays and interview process. Whether you’re early in your research or preparing to apply, you’ll leave with a clear roadmap to strengthen your candidacy for one of the world’s most prestigious scholarship programs.
Top 5 Tips for the Dental School Admissions Process
Dental school admissions are competitive, and success requires more than strong grades and a solid DAT score. In this session, we’ll break down five high-impact strategies to strengthen your candidacy, from building meaningful shadowing experiences to crafting a compelling personal statement and preparing for interviews. Whether you’re early in your journey or applying this cycle, you’ll walk away with practical, actionable guidance to approach the dental school process with clarity and confidence.
How to Approach Grad School Essays and Personal Statements
Your essays and personal statements are some of the most important parts of your grad school application—and often the hardest to get right. In this session, Michael G. (Schwarzman Scholar) and Elijah D. (Gates-Cambridge), and Erika C. (UPenn M.S.) will walk you through how to craft authentic, memorable essays that make admissions committees take notice. By the end, you’ll have a clear framework for approaching your essays with confidence and a roadmap for writing compelling personal statements that stand out before deadlines hit.
How to Write a Unique Dental School Personal Statement
A detailed breakdown of a compelling personal statement that got an applicant into dental school, with key strategies for making your own application stand out.
How to Make Your Law School Application Stand Out
Applying to law school is competitive—and crafting an application that truly captures your strengths and story can be challenging. In this session, expert Leland coaches and law admissions specialists Anna G. (Harvard Law School), Kevin P. (Duke Law Grad), and Conor A. (Harvard Law School) will walk you through exactly what top law schools are looking for and how to position yourself as a standout candidate. You’ll learn how to craft a compelling personal statement, highlight meaningful experiences, and present a cohesive application that showcases your unique strengths. By the end, you’ll have actionable strategies to make your law school application memorable and maximize your chances of admission.
Beyond the GRE: Building a Winning Grad School Application
In this session, Leland coach Loubna B. will walk you through how to build a compelling graduate school application that goes far beyond just test scores. Drawing on her experience mentoring students into competitive master’s and PhD programs, she’ll share what admissions committees really want to see in your essays, recommendations, and overall narrative. You’ll gain actionable strategies for highlighting your unique strengths, showcasing research or professional experience, and weaving your story into a cohesive, stand-out application. Whether you’re early in the process or putting on the finishing touches, this workshop will equip you with the tools to craft an application that sets you apart.
Making Your “Why This School” Essays Impossible to Ignore
“Why this school?” is one of the most common—and most poorly executed—application essays. In this session, expert Leland coach and former AdComs at Chicago Booth Tim F. will break down what admissions committees actually look for and why generic answers fall flat. You’ll learn how to research programs deeply, connect your goals to specific resources, and write essays that feel personal, credible, and impossible to ignore.
"What Will You Bring to Our School?": A Guide
A comprehensive guide to answering the "contribution" question on your application, with tips for crafting a unique and authentic response.
The Columbia Business School LOR That Got Me Accepted
A deep dive into a powerful letter of recommendation for Columbia Business School. Learn how to get your recommenders to write compelling letters that get you accepted.
High School Resume Example for Top CS College Apps
Sample resume for high school student
How to Get Into a Top Law School Panel
Dreaming about getting into a top law school? Join the Leland team for this FREE event to learn admissions process best practices and exclusive insights from Indrani S. (Former Admissions at Stanford Law), Teddy U. (University of Michigan Law School, and Liz C. (Former Admissions at University of Houston Law). Our coaches will share key tips and tactical strategies to help you shine in your applications. If you are interested in applying to law schools, have questions about the process, or just want to receive valuable insight, join us.
MBA Application Tracker for Multiple Schools
Download a pre-formatted tracker to help you organize all of your MBA application tasks.
Tailoring Your Story for Different Schools
Adapt your core story for different MBA programs while maintaining consistency and authenticity.
Tailoring Your Story for Different Schools
Adapt your core story for different MBA programs while maintaining consistency and authenticity.
Tailoring Your Story for Different Schools
Adapt your core story for different MBA programs while maintaining consistency and authenticity.
MBA Recommendation Memo Example for Harvard Business School and Stanford GSB
This memo provides context to the recommenders for the applicant's MBA applications to Harvard Business School (HBS) and Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), outlining her aspirations, important program components (social impact, global perspective, academic rigor), and key qualities sought by the schools.
Stanford GSB | Why This School | Manufacturing / Industrial / Energy | White | Male
Craft a compelling "Why Stanford GSB" essay for manufacturing, industrial, or energy sector applicants.
GSB What Matters Most and Why this School Example Essays
Master the Stanford GSB "What Matters Most" and "Why this School" essays by studying these admitted essays.
From Fashion to Fillings: A Unique Dental School Sample PS
A compelling personal statement that got a former fashion designer accepted to dental school.
Example of a Dental School Personal Statement That Stands Out
A successful applicant shares the exact personal statement that got them accepted.
